Greetings from the East, February 2023
Greetings Brethren, Happy February! As Worshipful Master, and as a past officer in other chairs, I had, and still have, many events, practices, degrees and travel to other lodges during this Masonic year. Without an understanding wife, these commitments could not have been fulfilled since she has sacrificed her time to do the things I should have been doing – […]
Greetings from the East – January, 2023
GREETINGS FROM THE EAST Greetings my Brothers, Happy New Year, and I wish you all good health, joy and Brotherly Love in 2023. Reflecting on my role as Worshipful Master in 2022, it made me think of what responsibility entails. Merriam-Webster defines it as: “…the quality of being responsible, such as a moral, legal or mental accountability; reliability, trustworthiness; something […]
January 2022
Happy New Year my Brothers! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday with your friends and family. R:. W:. Gary L. Heinmiller, Grand Historian, has officially announced Jephtha’s own W:. Ron Seifried, DSA as the Area 1 Historian for the Nassau & Suffolk Masonic Districts, which covers 26 lodges. Br. Seifried is humbled by this honorand hopes his work […]
December 2021
Happy belated Diwali, Happy Hanukkah & Merry Christmas! I sincerely hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving with your family and friends. During the holiday season our brethren embrace charity and display it to the world. Jephtha continues to help our Veterans and our fellow man with our generous donations. In the midst of a pandemic, we were able to make a difference […]
November 2021
My Dear Brothers Jephtha kicked off October with over 60 people traveling to the Renaissance Fair for an unbelievable weekend. Thank you to all who attended, and we hope to see more of you next year. The importance of making new memories with our brethren and their families will continue to be the primary focus this Masonic year. All dates […]
October 2021
My Dear Brothers September kicked off the new Masonic year overflowing with brotherly love. Jephtha’s first stated communication welcomed brothers from all districts to congratulate W:. John B. Lentinello on receiving the Dedicated Service Award.My brothers, DSA is considered the highest achievement in Masonry, and we are proud to have another DSA Jephtha Brother among us. Special thanks to R:. […]
September 2021
Welcome back my Brothers! September kicked off the new Masonic year overflowing with brotherly love. Jephtha’s first stated communication. A new Masonic year is here! I hope you all had a wonderful summer with your family and friends. The plan this year is to continue strengthening our brotherly love and contribute to the relief of our distressed brethren. We’ve survived […]